EtherFi will integrate Plume’s Nest vaults, beginning with exposure to a 
Superstate-backed fund and expanding to a dedicated RWA vault within its 
platform.

EtherFi turns to real-world assets for yield with $25M Plume allocation

XRP is entering a pivotal moment in its evolution as growing regulatory 
clarity is reshaping its position within the global financial system. The 
recent developments suggest that XRP is increasingly being viewed through the 
lens of a commodity rather than a security. This distinction could 
significantly impact how XRP is traded, adopted, and integrated into 
institutional finance. How The Regulatory Clarity Signals A Turning Point For 
XRP XRP has been officially designated a digital commodity by the SEC and 
CFTC, which is a game-changing regulatory victory for crypto. Crypto 
commentator Pumpius has revealed on X that the US Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have 
released a joint interpretive guidance clarifying how federal securities laws 
apply to digital assets. Related Reading: XRP Moves Into ‘Scarce Zone’ As 
Exchange Supply Dries Up In this framework, XRP is cited among examples of 
digital commodities. Meanwhile, these are assets whose value comes mainly from 
the programmatic utility of a functional, decentralized system combined with 
market-driven supply and demand, rather than from expectations of profit 
through the effort of others. This means other assets do not meet the Howey 
Test for securities. Pumpius explains that this distinction is significant 
because it will resolve the long-standing uncertainty for XRP after years of 
legal questions. With this classification, the guidance implies that oversight 
of assets in spot and secondary markets would shift primarily toward the CFTC. 
This development signals a broader stance that many major non-stablecoin 
cryptocurrencies may not qualify as securities. Furthermore, Pumpius 
emphasized that this move reflects a growing effort by the SEC and CFTC 
regulators to coordinate frameworks and reduce overlap. Thus, this is a formal 
Commission-level interpretation, not just staff guidance, and it brings 
significant legal clarity for developers, exchanges, and investors. Why XRP 
Adoption Trends Continue To Build Momentum According to Evernorthxrp, the 
largest public XRP treasury company, investors may want to look beyond short- 
term macro reactions and focus on what&#8217;s happening under the hood of XRP 
before responding to the latest Federal Reserve decision. The data show a 
rapidly strengthening network that XRP has now surpassed 7.7 million non-empty 
wallets for the first time in its 13-year history. Meanwhile, active addresses 
have climbed to a five-week high of 46,767 on March 16. Related Reading: XRP 
Ledger Transactions Triple In One Year – What’s Going On? At the same time, 
the tokenized commodities on XRP have surged from $111 million to $1.14 
billion in 2026, giving the altcoin a notable share of over 15% of the global 
tokenized commodities market. Network usage is also accelerating, and XRP 
daily transactions have increased to nearly 3 million over the past week, with 
automated market maker (AMM) pools expanding to around 27,000. Evernorthxrp’s 
key takeaway is that these fundamentals remain unchanged regardless of whether 
interest rates sit at 3.5% or 3.75%. Featured image from Freepik, chart from 
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XRP Wins Major Regulatory Clarity As Commodity Status Emerges

The European Central Bank is advancing its digital euro initiative by forming 
two specialized workstreams, G5 and B1. The ECB is encouraging collaboration 
with private-sector experts to create an attractive and functional digital 
currency across the euro area. Establishing Technical and Operational 
Rulebooks The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken another step toward the 
realization […]

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Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to slash rates to 1% even as the Fed holds 
at 3.50%–3.75%, lifts inflation forecasts, and warns the Iran oil shock risks 
stagflation. U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his public pressure campaign 
on Federal…

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The crypto exchange is offering a yield product tied to Tether Gold (XAUT), 
signaling a shift toward turning traditionally passive assets like gold into 
income-generating instruments.

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